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canada goose The best and worst states to make a living in 2017 Skye Gould May 30, 2017, 3:22 PM Not all states are created equal when it comes to making a living. While your income might be greater in places like New York or California, high tax rates and cost of living can greatly affect your lifestyle. Personal finance site MoneyRates used several data sources, including the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, to determine the best and worst states for making a living in 2017. The ranking is based on five factors: average wages, state tax rates, cost of living fcvfrankfurt www.fcvfrankfurt.de , unemployment rates, and incidents of workplace injuries. (See the full list and methodology.) Check out the best and worst states below: Skye Gould/Business Insider With no state-income tax and the fourth-highest median wage in the country, Washington took the No. 1 spot this year, beating out last year’s winner, Wyoming. Skye Gould/Business Insider For the seventh year in a row, Hawaii was named the worst state to make a living for its 67% higher cost of living than the national average. Skye Gould/Business Insider SEE ALSO: The salary you need to earn to buy a home right now in 19 of the most expensive housing markets in America NOW WATCH: How to fix all of your sleep problems with science canada goose parka